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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

SPARKLING WINTRY SENSATIONS BLOG HOP

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle "Sparkling Wintry Sensations” blog hop---do you like how I changed my header picture for the occasion? If you arrived here by way of the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog, then you're in the right place. All of the rules and info for the hop and how to become eligible for SIX great prizes are back at the SNS blog, so I will not repeat it here.

When the blog theme was decided, all I could think of was what it looks like outside our windows (up here in Wisconsin) after a snowfall and I knew I wanted to make a diorama card (see the tips and techniques section at SNS for directions to make diorama cards.) Diorama cards are great because you get all that dimension but it folds up flat, fits into a regular envie and usually doesn't take any extra postage. The Winter Swirl stamp set has all the stamps needed for this card. If you have the Grand Caliber die cut machine, you can diecut both pieces of cardstock at the same time--yippee. Sparkling snow glitter is the perfect tool for snow and winter scenes (or just adding sparkle to any card). This card does take extra time because of cutting out trees, and the extra layer but it is a wonderful gift for that special someone. If you have never made a diorama card, I hope you've gotten the inspiration to try one. The directions for this card can be found here.

Oh and by the way, I might be one of "The FIVE" with a secondary prize, so don't forget to leave a comment below to become eligible for the Grand Prize and one of the 5 secondary prizes............then head on over to our Sensational Dawn's blog and continue on your sparkly, wintry way.

Love your very sparkly and snowy diorama card. It is so pretty and it really does have a lot of dimension. This would certainly be a great technique for me since I love layers and it is getting a little expensive to keep sending bulky cards all the time.Thanks for sharing! :)

I love the dinorama card from your first demonstration on the SNS cruise eariler this year!! The Wisconsin-inspired winter wonderland version of the dinorama is dreamy. Your cards are an inspiration to me Sandy. Thank you for your efforts. Hugs and more hugs.

Hi Sandy, Your card is beautiful! This is the first blog hop that I have participated in and I can just tell this is going to be a treat! I love your detailed instructions, you are so thorough while explaining how to make this card, the instructions are very much appreciated. :)Thanks so much for the invitation to view your lovely blog :)Lisa :)

Your card surely helps me here in Texas to feel a degree or two cooler! I have never made a diorama card, but I'm inspired to try my hand. You ladies are encouraging me to start on Christmas cards, too, so I'll think "cool". Thanks for sharing with us.

What a beautiful diorama card. I've never made one and I'm going to try for the Holidays. I love the reindeer in the backyard. I just love the whole snow scene. Fantastic card. You are a wonderful artist.

WOW Your Diorama is so very Beautiful. I love the sparkles and the colors it looks like you are right in the snow with the deer. thanks for the idea and for sharing your special project. great workAnita Braddockabbraddock@msn.com

Your header intrigued me to continue and I am so glad I did. Looking at the diorama winter sparkly scene made the summer heat in Florida just melt away. You have a great imagination that connects with everyone.

It's so fun to have you be the first for the Blog Hop! And this card (like all your others) just blows me away! It's so very elegant and quite special with the unique diorama . . . I'll be telling Gloria all about it!

Often just the presentation through special wrapping or a tag or a cardmakes a simple gift an extra-special one! Some stampers even do swaps for male cards just to get a selection of ideas. I forget how it came to mind but somehow I came up with the idea of making a card with a Yellowstone National Park theme after our memorable trip there this summer.